1. What characters are introduced? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.
Mr. Utterson Physical description: he is a man of rugged countenance, that is never lighted by a smile. Attitudes: Although he is cold, he was polite and had a tolerance for others; he is inclined to help others. Beliefs: He recognizes there is a secret relationship between Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll Background: He is a lawyer. Mr. Enfield
Physical description: not mentioned
Attitudes: He is polite when talking to his distant kinsman Mr. Utterson.
Beliefs: He thinks that he does not want to encounter mysterious, scary Mr. Hyde
Background: not shown in the text Mr. Hyde
Physical Description: (by Mr. Enfield: there is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable)
Attitudes: offensive, but he does not escape when Mr. Enfield catches him.
Beliefs: not shown in the text
Background: unknown
2. What is the setting? Consider in particular: street descriptions and housing. Significance?
The story takes place in the city of London. The descriptions of street and housing seem to be dingy. The dark, depressing mood of the street reveals the likelihood that something evil might happen.
3. If Hyde appears, what is Mr. Hyde like? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.
Mr. Hyde is a shady character. In chapter one, Mr. Hyde doesn't really appear but Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield discuss him, at this point we don't know if it's Dr. Hyde but Mr. Enfield says that there's something wrong with his appearance. He is described to be detestable and deformed. Mr. Enfield says that Hyde looked like a Juggernaut, had no particular age and color, cool and cold, was cut and dry apothecary, and was little.
4. If Hyde appears, how do people react to Mr. Hyde?
Mr. Hyde stepped on a girl, injuring her and people get furious over this. But as soon as they see him face to face they freeze in fear because of his features. He seems unnaturally cold and detestable. No one seems to be able to like him. They immediately believe that he is something like a criminal, when he gives them a check, they believe that it is forged. Overall, the way people view him and treat him is unnatural.
Chapter I part 2
1. What characters are introduced? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.
Mr. UttersonPhysical description: he is a man of rugged countenance, that is never lighted by a smile.
Attitudes: Although he is cold, he was polite and had a tolerance for others; he is inclined to help others.
Beliefs: He recognizes there is a secret relationship between Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll
Background: He is a lawyer.
Mr. Enfield
Physical description: not mentioned
Attitudes: He is polite when talking to his distant kinsman Mr. Utterson.
Beliefs: He thinks that he does not want to encounter mysterious, scary Mr. Hyde
Background: not shown in the text
Mr. Hyde
Physical Description: (by Mr. Enfield: there is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable)
Attitudes: offensive, but he does not escape when Mr. Enfield catches him.
Beliefs: not shown in the text
Background: unknown
2. What is the setting? Consider in particular: street descriptions and housing. Significance?
The story takes place in the city of London. The descriptions of street and housing seem to be dingy. The dark, depressing mood of the street reveals the likelihood that something evil might happen.3. If Hyde appears, what is Mr. Hyde like? Characterization: physical description, attitudes, beliefs, background, etc.
Mr. Hyde is a shady character. In chapter one, Mr. Hyde doesn't really appear but Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield discuss him, at this point we don't know if it's Dr. Hyde but Mr. Enfield says that there's something wrong with his appearance. He is described to be detestable and deformed. Mr. Enfield says that Hyde looked like a Juggernaut, had no particular age and color, cool and cold, was cut and dry apothecary, and was little.4. If Hyde appears, how do people react to Mr. Hyde?
Mr. Hyde stepped on a girl, injuring her and people get furious over this. But as soon as they see him face to face they freeze in fear because of his features. He seems unnaturally cold and detestable. No one seems to be able to like him. They immediately believe that he is something like a criminal, when he gives them a check, they believe that it is forged. Overall, the way people view him and treat him is unnatural.